current affairs today – 3 November

India Clinches Maiden ICC World Cup Title: The Indian Women’s Cricket Team defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 final at Navi Mumbai. This marks India’s first-ever title in this format.

Record Scorer: Shafali Verma became the youngest player to score a half-century in a World Cup final (men’s or women’s).

Prize Money: BCCI announced a record-breaking prize amount for the women’s team — the highest ever in Women’s Cricket.

Other Highlights: Rohan Bopanna retired from tennis after 20 years; Kane Williamson announced retirement from T20Is; Wrestler Moni won gold in 57kg freestyle at the Asian Youth Games; Lucknow gained UNESCO recognition as a City of Gastronomy for its Awadhi cuisine.

ISRO Achievement: India launched its heaviest communication satellite CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) aboard the LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota.

Significance: The 4,410 kg satellite will enhance Indian Navy communications over a vast oceanic region.

Military Exercise: India began Exercise Trishul, a tri-service operation led by the Navy involving the Army and Air Force across Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Tech Advancement: The Indian Army is acquiring its first set of Software Defined Radios (SDRs) developed by DRDO to strengthen secure communication.

Women’s Free Travel: The Delhi government launched the Pink Saheli Smart Card — offering free bus travel to women and transgender passengers.

Supreme Court Case: SC to hear a suo moto case on stray dog management — Chief Secretaries from all states/UTs are required to attend.

Panjab University Issue: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann termed the Centre’s university restructuring move as “unconstitutional.”

AI Partnership: Jio and Google announced a free Gemini Pro AI Plan for 18 months for select Jio users to boost AI adoption.

Warren Buffett News: Berkshire Hathaway reported record cash reserves of $381.7 billion, indicating caution before Buffett’s retirement.

Iran’s Nuclear Plan: Iran announced it will rebuild its nuclear facilities “with greater strength” after alleged US-Israel attacks.

Bangladesh Unrest: Political violence following Sheikh Hasina’s fall has left around 300 people dead.

Russia’s New Submarine: Russia launched Khabarovsk, a nuclear submarine capable of carrying the Poseidon nuclear drone — dubbed a “doomsday weapon.”

US-China Trade: The US allowed Dutch chipmaker Nexperia to resume shipments from China, easing global chip supply issues.

US Politics: Barack Obama criticized Donald Trump’s “lawlessness and recklessness.”

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